The Labyrinth

The Labyrinth is open to both hotel guests and non - resident diners alike.  To reserve a table, please contact reception.

The Labyrinth Restaurant is located in the garden room of the old manor house, which still maintains the feel and the ambience of the natural environment outside and  far reaching views of the stunning Chew Valley. Looking out you can see a box labyrinth, planted to mark the millennium following in the tradition of formal box parterres in grand houses of the 18th century. A labyrinth is not to be confused with a maze. A maze is a complex planned deceit where a labyrinth is a journey of discovery that leads to an exciting and rewarding experience.

The Labyrinth’s food is uncomplicated yet varied, using fresh, seasonal ingredients. You will notice that we have a full Vegetarian menu. We believe that your choice should not be limited simply because you have different dietary requirements. As all of our food is cooked fresh to order, we are able to adjust our dishes & accommodate any special dietary requirements. 
 

We strive to cook only the finest foods, sourced as locally as possible and prepared here in the kitchen at Winford Manor. As we cook only to order, in busier times there will be a delay. We are sure it will be worth the wait.
 

The Labyrinth’s aim is for delicious simplicity. The simplest traditional food cooked amazingly and served in abundance in beautifully peaceful surroundings.  Have a look through the sample menu below and see some of the delights on offer. We intend to make changes to the menu on a regular basis, so there may be some variations to the published menu.

Thank you for your support and we hope that you join us soon for a meal

 

 

                         Tracey Beck                                 Matt Woods
                     General Manager                             Head Chef

 

                                         

                                            The Labyrinth Sample Menu

Please note that this is a sample menu and not always what is currently available

 

An Introduction:

Broad bean, pea and mint soup

£ 4.95

 

Pork and liver terrine with quince chutney

£ 4.95

 

"Antipasti"consisting of kalamata olives, stuffed vine leaves,

 sun-blush tomatoes and hummus

£ 4.95

 

Stilton , pear and watercress salad with a beetroot dressing

£ 5.50

 

Spatchcock quail served with leaves and prune dressing

£ 5.50

 

The valley smokehouse salmon salad with brik pastry and avocado

£ 6.75

 

 

The Main Event:

 

Roast breast of chicken with ratatouille, spinach and pesto

£11.50

 

Roasted breast of Gressingham duck with a blackcurrant sauce

£13.50

 

Pan fired grey mullet with tiger prawns and crab bisque

£14.50

 

Mid loin of pork with buttered leaks, cauliflower puree and a red wine sauce

£13.50

 

Roast rump of lamb with Provencal butter beans and rosemary jus

 £15.50

(All main courses accompanied by a selection of vegetables and new potatoes)
 

 

 

For The Carnivores:

 

8oz Rump Steak

£15.50

 

8oz Ribeye Steak

£18.95

 

8oz Sirloin Steak

£18.95

 

All our steaks are sourced from Somerset Beef and are accompanied by a slow roasted plum tomato, Portobello Mushroom, Hand Cut Chips and a sauce of your choice: Béarnaise, Green Peppercorn or Diane

 

Please note that our policy is never to overcook a fine steak. If necessary we are happy to return it to the grill until it is cooked to your particular requirement. We encourage you to ask.

 

For The Veggievores:

 

Goat’s cheese and creamed leek tart with poached egg

£11.50

 

Sardinian style risotto with roasted cherry tomatoes, basil pesto and
green olive tapenade

£11.50

 

Tuscan bean salad with vine tomato onion, garlic and parsley

£11.50

 

Fresh egg linguini with a choice of sauces:
 

“Puttanesca” a tomato sauce with olives, anchovy capers and herbs

£11.50

 

“Alfredo” a rich creamy sauce finished with parmesan and egg yolks

£11.50
 

Pesto, sun-dried tomato and pine nuts

£11.50

 

Potato gnocchi “Tocco de nuxe” a pine and walnut dressing with parsley

£11.50
 

 

 

The Finale:

 

Lemon Pannacotta with forest fruit &  gin compote

£5.50

 

Pear &  almond tart with vanilla ice cream

 £ 5.50

 

Crepes filled with pastry cream and caramelised orange syrup

£ 5.50

 

Chocolate brownie with vanilla ice cream

£ 5.50

 

Ice cream and sorbet selection

£ 5.00

 

English cheese board, quince chutney, Winford fruit bread and biscuits

£ 6.25

 

All of our desserts include a ‘shot’ of our dessert wine, a delightful De Bortoli Semillon from Australia